Historic preservationists are innovative change managers who build on the multiple values of our shared, irreplaceable cultural heritage in order to transform, sustain and revitalize places of historic significance.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Arts

Master of Fine Arts

The SCAD historic preservation program is the most comprehensive in the world, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as a minor in cultural landscape. In addition, SCAD is the only university that also offers fully online M.A. degrees in historic preservation and international preservation.

At SCAD, historic preservation is a philosophy and a practice. It is about the built environment, sustainability, tangible and intangible heritage, values, authenticy and heritage tourism. The program addresses the rebirth of communities, revitalization of economies and reconstitution of the material fabric that knits these elements together